Operating The Ignition Switch; Starting And Shutting Off The Engine - Toro TimeCutter HD XS4850 Operator's Manual

Operating the Ignition Switch

1. Turn the ignition key to the S
Note: When the engines starts, release the key.
Important: Do not engage starter for more than 5
seconds at a time. If the engine fails to start, allow
a 15 second cool-down period between attempts.
Failure to follow these instructions can burn out
the starter motor.
Note: You may need multiple attempts to start the
engine when you start it the first time after the fuel
system has been without fuel completely.
2. Turn the ignition key to shut off the engine.
position (Figure
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Figure 21
Starting and Shutting Off the
Engine
21).
Starting the Engine
Note: A warm or hot engine may not require choking.
Important: Do not engage the starter for more than
5 seconds at a time. Engaging the starter motor for
more than 5 seconds can damage the starter motor. If
the engine fails to start, wait 10 seconds before operating
the engine starter again.
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Shutting Off the Engine
1. Disengage the blades by moving the blade-control
switch to the O
2. Move the throttle lever to the F
3. Turn the ignition key to the O
the key.
20
Figure 22
position (Figure 20).
FF
position.
AST
position and remove
FF
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